Chaitra Navratri 2027: Date, Puja Vidhi & Significance

Chaitra Navratri begins on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. Nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped – Shailputri to Siddhidatri. It also marks Ugadi and Gudi Padwa in the south and west.

Date: In 2027, Chaitra Navratri falls on Wednesday, 7 April 2027. Exact muhurat times depend on your city.

1. Perform Ghatasthapana (kalash sthapana) on the first day
2. Light an akhand jyoti and sow barley (jaware)
3. Worship one form of the goddess each day and read Durga Saptashati
4. Perform Kanya Pujan on Ashtami or Navami